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Eastbound lanes of I-70 closed in Colorado mountains during semi recovery

By Jennifer McRae

Updated on: March 7, 2025 / 7:51 AM MST / CBS Colorado

Eastbound lanes of I-70 closed Thursday near Avon during semi recovery

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed in the Colorado mountains on Thursday while crews conducted a semi recovery. The lanes of I-70 were closed between Exit 168 and Exit 171 during the recovery.

Eastbound lanes of I-70 were closed between Exit 167 and Exit 171 during the semi recovery on Thursday. Eagle County

The Eagle County Sheriff's Office said it would be an extended closure that began Thursday morning. All traffic will be detoured onto Highway 6 between those exits until the recovery is complete.

Drivers are urged to take an alternate route or check COTrip.org for updates.

Jennifer McRae

Jennifer McRae is a digital media producer for CBS Colorado with more than 25 years of experience in news. Jennifer is part of the digital team recognized for excellence for Best Website several times by the Colorado Broadcasters Association.